DRIVING WITH ANY BODILY AMOUNT OF CERTAIN DRUGS
House Bill 5120
Sponsor: Rep. William Van Regenmorter
Committee: Criminal Justice
Complete to 10-2-03
A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 5120 AS INTRODUCED 10-2-03
Public Act 61 of 2003, which took effect on October 1st, amended the Michigan Vehicle Code to establish a blood alcohol content of 0.08 grams as the per se level for drunk driving. The act also created a new offense category prohibiting a person from operating a vehicle with any amount of a Schedule 1 drug or cocaine in his or her body [the new Section 625(8)]. The penalties for a violation of Section 625(8) are the same as for operating while intoxicated (0.08 BAC or higher).
House Bill 5130 would amend the vehicle code to include a reference to Section 625(8) in various provisions that reference a violation of the drunk driving provisions.
MCL 257.310d et al.
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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.